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Patent CA-2654227-A1 (CA)
Title: Applicator for floor coatings, and methods
Inventor: JOHNSON MITCHELL T
IPC: E04F21/16
Filed: 2007-06-04
Abstract: An applicator system, including an application head, for applying a coating composition onto a surface, such as a floor. The head is particularly suited for applying a consistent thin coating, such as coating less than 5 mil thick, on the surface, following the gross contours of the surface. The coating can be a two-component or two-part system, and can have a high solids level. The head is suited for applying a coating composition with an applicator system that includes a multi-compartment plastic bag or pouch, to separate individual components of the coating composition prior to reacting the individual components together to form the coating composition, the pouch having internal seals that are readily and controllably rupturable.
Patent CA-2654679-A1 (CA)
Title: Patient monitoring
Inventor: MARTIN NEIL A
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2009-02-18
Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a method for monitoring patients in a unit of a hospital, an entire hospital, or several hospitals. In some of these embodiments, the method receives data pertaining to multiple patients. The method aggregates the data and calculates scores based on the received data. The method also calculates trends associated with the aggregated data and/or the generated scores. The method further displays the aggregated and calculated data in a unified display that facilitates efficient allocation of resources in the hospital unit, the hospital, or the group of hospitals.
Patent CA-2656603-A1 (CA)
Title: Low modulus, humidity resistant silicone rtv compositions and method of preparing same
Inventor: DECATO ALFRED A
IPC: C08G77/18
Filed: 2007-06-28
Abstract: The present invention provides one-component silicone compositions, particularly useful as sealants, having low modulus and high elongation, as well as good resistance to high tempertures and humidity, and methods for preparing these sealants. In particular, the present invention provides compositions including a chain-extended curable polyorganosiloxane, a high molecular weight silicone gum and a cure system. The compositions may be used, for example, in sealing the stitching of automotive airbags.
Patent CA-2667321-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HORTON DAVID P
IPC: C09K8/70
Filed: 2007-11-07
Abstract: Additives useful in attenuating the crosslinking time of sparingly soluble borate-based minerals and the use of those additives in oil well fracturing fluids and methods of fracturing a formation are described wherein the wellbore fracturing fluid comprises a viscosifying polysaccharide, a sparingly soluble borate-based mineral and a metal sequestering agent.
Patent CA-2667462-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GREZES-BESSET BRUNO
IPC: A23L7/104
Filed: 2007-10-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to the improvement of maize tolerance to fungal pathogens, mainly fusariose, by the quality and/or quantity modification of the lignin biosynthesis path.
Patent CA-2667751-A1 (CA)
Title: Enhanced ultrasound imaging probes using flexure mode piezoelectric transducers
Inventor: VON RAMM OLAF
IPC: A61B8/14
Filed: 2006-11-03
Abstract: A method of generating an enhanced receive signal from a piezoelectric ultrasound transducer is described. The method comprises providing a piezoelectric ultrasound transducer comprising a piezoelectric element operable in flexural mode, receiving a acoustic signal by the piezoelectric element, applying a DC bias to the piezoelectric element prior to receiving the acoustic signal and/or concurrently with receiving the acoustic signal, and generating an enhanced receive signal from the piezoelectric element as a result of receiving the acoustic signal by the piezoelectric element. pMUT-based imaging probes using the above method are also described.
Patent CA-2669103-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HENDREN GARY LEE
IPC: B32B3/12
Filed: 2007-12-12
Abstract: This invention relates to a honeycomb comprising cells having edges formi ng a face of the honeycomb, the face defined by a plurality of points and ha ving an area of curvature wherein at least two of the points are located in different tangential planes, the walls of the cells comprising 5 to 50 parts by weight thermoplastic material having a melting point of from 120° C to 3 50° C, and 50 to 95 parts by weight of a high modulus fiber having a modulus of 600 grams per denier (550 grams per dtex) or greater, based on the total amount of thermoplastic material and high modulus fiber in the walls; where in less than 25 percent of the honeycomb cells in the area of curvature have a re-entrant angle of greater than 180 degrees. This invention also relates to articles including panels and/or aerodynamic structures comprising the h oneycomb.
Patent CA-2669352-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALFORD PETER B
IPC: A01G23/08
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: A wood splitting grappler is provided which may grab debris, split debris and move the debris to a desired location such as a materials reducing machine for further processing or disposition.
Patent CA-2669709-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KANZIUS JOHN
IPC: C01B3/02
Filed: 2007-11-13
Abstract: Systems and methods for processing salt water and/or solutions containing salt water with RF energy. Exemplary systems and methods may use RF energy to combust salt water, produce hydrogen from salt water or solutions containing salt water, to volatilize a secondary fuel present in solutions containing salt water, to produce and combust hydrogen obtained from salt water or solutions containing salt water, to volatilize and combust secondary fuel sources present in solutions containing salt water, to desalinate seawater, and to carry out the electrolysis of water are presented. An exemplary system may comprise a reservoir for containing a salt water solution or salt water mixture; a reaction chamber having an inlet and an outlet; a feed line operatively connecting the reservoir to the inlet of the reaction chamber; an RF transmitter having an RF generator in circuit communication with a transmission head, the RF generator capable of generating an RF signal absorbable by the salt water solution or the salt water mixture having a frequency for transmission via the transmission head; and an RF receiver; wherein the reaction chamber is positioned such that it is between the RF transmission head and the RF receiver.
Patent CA-2670178-A1 (CA)
Title: Systeme et procede de controle orthographique sensible a l'agencement des touches sur le clavier
Inventor: SHELLEY GABRIEL
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2009-06-22
Abstract: Un système et un procédé sont présentés pour fournir une ou plusieurs chaînes différentes priorisées pour une chaîne cible dans un texte tapé sur un clavier. La méthode comprend, pour chaque touche du clavier, le maintien d'un mappage adjacent à chaque touche adjacente; la réception de la chaîne cible, la détermination de la nécessité d'apporter une correction à la chaîne cible et, si la chaîne cible n'apparaît pas dans la base de données linguistique, la présentation d'une ou de plusieurs chaînes différentes priorisées, où la une ou les plusieurs chaînes différentes sont priorisées en fonction du mappage adjacent.
Patent CA-2671115-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydrogels suitable for use in polyp removal
Inventor: KENNEDY JACK
IPC: A61K31/795
Filed: 2009-07-06
Abstract: Biocompatible crosslinked polymers, and methods for their preparation and use, are disclosed in which the biocompatible crosslinked polymers are formed from water soluble precursors having electrophilic and nucleophilic functional groups capable of reacting and crosslinking in situ. Methods for making the resulting biocompatible crosslinked polymers biodegradable, or not, are provided, as are methods for controlling the rate of degradation. The crosslinking reactions may be carried out in situ on organs or tissues or outside the body. In embodiments, the biocompatible crosslinked polymers and/or their precursors may be utilized in a surgical procedure, such as a polypectomy.
Patent CA-2671127-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALBRECHT-KUEPPER BARBARA
IPC: C07D413/12
Filed: 2007-11-17
Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted 4-amino-3,5-dicyano-2-thiopyridine derivatives, to a method for their production, to the use thereof for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and to the use of said derivatives for producing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, preferably for the treatment and/or prevention of hypertonia and other cardiovascular diseases.
Patent CA-2672089-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARKO PAUL
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-12-10
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for receiving a broadcast comprising a plurality of program channels and generating a playback stream using at least one of a buffered program channel and stored indexed content (e.g., commercials, programs, songs) for insertion. Control data controls which receivers insert which indexed content and when the indexed content is inserted into a received program channel, allowing for playback of songs from playlists, tiered subscription services, and sponsorship of broadcast program channels to provide market-directed content to selected receivers and listeners. Buffer management operations prevent uncontrolled buffer growth and commercial content avoidance through rapid channel changes.
Patent CA-2672371-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAFRAOUI GEORGES
IPC: A61F9/02
Filed: 2007-12-13
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un appareil(1) de traitement du corps huma in ou animal par émission de flashs lumineux, comportant un poste de base (2 ),une pièce à main (4) reliée au poste de base (2), comportant une lampe fla sh, un organe de déclenchement de l émission des flashs (6),un système (3) p ortatifindividuel de protection vis-à-vis de l éblouissement causé par l émi ssion d un flash, comportant un ou plusieurs obturateurs optiques (10) à pos itionner devant les yeux et pouvant passer d un premier état optiquement pas sant à un deuxième état d atténuation optique,appareil dans lequel une actio n de l utilisateur sur l organe de déclenchement (6) est détectée par le pos te de base (2) etdans lequel le passage du premier état au deuxième état s e ffectue en réponse à la détection de cette action.
Patent CA-2673020-A1 (CA)
Title: Spirocyclic azaadamantane derivatives and methods of use
Inventor: LEE CHIH-HUNG
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2007-11-27
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds that are spirocyclic azaadamantane derivatives (I), particularly spirocyclic, azaadamantanyl ether or amine derviatives, compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds and compositions, processes for preparing such compounds, and intermediates obtained during such processes.
Patent CA-2673751-A1 (CA)
Title: Protective agent for retinal nerve or optic nerve
Inventor: CHUNG SOOKJA KIM
IPC: A61P27/06
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] To provide a protective agent for a retinal nerve or an optic nerve, which exhibits its efficacy through a mechanism that is different from that for a conventional therapeutic agent and can be ingested over a long period. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] Disclosed is protective agent for a retinal nerve or an optic nerve, which comprises a compound having an inhibitory activity on an aldose reductase, such as a compound represented by the general formula below, as an active ingredient. Preferably, the compound is (2S,4S)-6- fluoro-2',5'-dioxospiro[chromane-4,4'-imidazolidine]-2- carboxamide. wherein X represents a halogen atom ora hydrogen atom; R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom or a C1-6 alkyl group which may be substituted, or R1 and R2 together with a nitrogen atom located at the base of R1 and R2 or additionally together with other nitrogen atom or an oxygen atom may form a 5- to 6-membered heterocyclic ring.
Patent CA-2675360-A1 (CA)
Title: Procedes de production d'ammoniac
Inventor: WILLSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: C01C1/04
Filed: 2008-01-16
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des systèmes et des procédés permettant de produire de l'ammoniac. Un mode de réalisation consiste à faire réagir du Li3N avec de l'hydrogène afin de produire de l'ammoniac, et à régénérer le Li3N à l'aide d'azote. Des catalyseurs contenant des métaux de transition sélectionnés ou des nitrures de ces derniers peuvent servir à favoriser les réactions. Un autre mode de réalisation consiste à utiliser de l'ammoniac anhydre supercritique comme milieu de réaction contribuant à faire réagir de l'hydrogène avec de l'azote de façon à produire de l'ammoniac, des catalyseurs étant à nouveau utilisés pour favoriser la réaction.
Patent CA-2675770-A1 (CA)
Title: Ultrasonic device for cutting and coagulating
Inventor: LOPES TRACY D
IPC: A61B8/14
Filed: 2008-01-15
Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical instrument that is configured to permit selective positioning of the relative distance between an end effector for cutting and coagulating tissue and a power actuation switch that is carried by the instrument for selectively energizing the end effector. In one instance, the end effector is able to change position relative to the actuation switch, alternatively, the actuation switch moves relative to the end effector, and still further, both the end effector and the actuation switch are capable of moving relative to each other.
Patent CA-2676069-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MATTILA JOUKA
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 2008-02-07
Abstract: Methods, computer program products and apparatus are provided that enable a user interface or user interface element (e.g., an icon) to communicate additional contextual information for an associated application or file through attributes of the user interface or user interface element. For example, a simulated shadow of an icon or a simulated image projected on an icon can communicate contextual information for the application or file corresponding to the icon. One exemplary method includes: displaying an icon associated with an application or file and displaying in association with the icon a simulated shadow having contextual information associated with the application or file.
Patent CA-2676889-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHOPRA NAVEEN
IPC: B41J2/21
Filed: 2009-08-27
Abstract: An ink jet printing device including an ink jet print head and a print region surface toward which ink is jetted from the ink jet print head, wherein a height distance between the ink jet print head and the print region surface is adjustable; wherein the ink jet print head jets an ultra-violet curable phase change ink composition comprising an optional colorant and a phase change ink vehicle comprising a radiation curable monomer, or prepolymer; a photoinitiator; a reactive wax; and a gellant; wherein a print deposited upon the print region surface is Braille, raised print, or a combination of regular print and one or both of Braille and raised print.
Patent CA-2678636-A1 (CA)
Title: Insulating siding system
Inventor: CULPEPPER JASON LEE
IPC: E04F13/075
Filed: 2009-09-14
Abstract: An insulating siding system contains two components: a sheathing panel and a siding panel. The sheathing panel contains slots or grooves, while the siding panel contains connectors that fit into the slots or grooves. The siding panels are fit or attached to the sheathing panel without the need for fasteners, such as nails or staples, to penetrate the siding panel, creating a uniform exterior.
Patent CA-2679007-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OSTRANDER CHARLOTTE
IPC: A41D1/215
Filed: 2008-02-22
Abstract: A cover (e.g., 10, 34, 46, 68) for shielding the upper front portion of a mother and nursing infant can include a panel of fabric and at least one fastening mechanism. The panel of fabric can have a height and width sufficient to substantially cover at least a region from the mother's upper chest to below the mother's breasts. A neck fastening strap (e.g., 26, 38, 48, 66) can be attached to the upper edge (e.g., 12, 32, 52, 76) of the panel for securing the panel to the mother's neck. A back fastening strap (e.g. 62, 82) can be attached to a side edge (e.g., 56, 80) of the panel of fabric and configured to optionally attach to the opposite side edge (e.g., 58, 84) of the panel of fabric.
Patent CA-2680489-A1 (CA)
Title: Low-temperature intumescent fire retardant
Inventor: MABEY MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: C09D7/12
Filed: 2009-09-24
Abstract: Composition embraces a fire retardant coating formulation that intumesces at a low temperature. The composition can be in a form of a paint, for instance, having as a primary fire retardant ingredient an ammonium phosphate and also having as a low-temperature intumescent agent an expandable graphite powder or flake. A temperature of intumescence can be substantially below 400°C or thereabout, and it may have more than one temperature of intumescence. Such a composition can be made by contacting a fire retardant formulation, optionally with another active agent, with a low-temperature intumescencent agent under conditions sufficient to form the composition; it can be used by contacting it with a substrate, which may be otherwise flammable. Another aspect is the composition or its residue in combination with the substrate.
Patent CA-2682156-A1 (CA)
Title: Nematicidal agent composition and method of using the same
Inventor: SUWA AKIYUKI
IPC: A01N43/56
Filed: 2008-04-11
Abstract: The present invention provides a nematocide containing, as an active ingredient, an N-2-(pyridyl)ethylcarboxamide derivative represented by the formula (I):   (see formula I) wherein Ar is a substituted phenyl group having one or more, the same or different substituents selected from a halogen atom, a(C1-C6) alkyl group, a halo (C1-C6) alkyl group, a (C1-C6) alkylthio group, a halo (C1-C6) alkylthio group, a (C1-C6) alkoxy group and a halo (C1-C6) alkoxy group, and the like, X may be the same or different, and is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a (C1-C6) alkyl group, a halo (C1-C6) alkyl group, and the like, and n is the integer 0 to 4, or a salt thereof, and a method of controlling nematodes, including applying the above compound.  The present invention can provide a nematocide or a method of controlling nematodes that exerts a reduced impact on the global environment, exhibits a broad nematode control spectrum at low application rates, and has an excellent nematode control effect.
Patent CA-2683018-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FAILLAT CLAUDE
IPC: F16K17/164
Filed: 2008-04-18
Abstract: A safety device for a gas distribution system includes a valve body (12), an upper casing (14) attached to the valve body, the upper casing housing two springs (30, 32). The two springs are co-axially located and separated by a casting tube. Further, the two springs are attached to a movable diaphragm (42), that, is exposed to gas system pressure. A snap ring flange (16) is also attached to the valve body, the snap ring flange being used to secure the safety device to a main regulator in the gas distribution system. The valve body also includes a cam (62) mounted within the valve body. A limit switch (18) is directly connected to the cam such that the limit switch moves directly in response to movement of the diaphragm. Additionally, a reset pin (66) extends from the valve body and interacts with the cam such that the ca may be reset from a closed position to an open position by moving the reset pin.
Patent CA-2685763-A1 (CA)
Title: Wireless broadband network management
Inventor: RIDLEY PHILLIP ALLAN
IPC: H04L12/12
Filed: 2008-03-11
Abstract: This invention concerns the management of wireless broadband networks. In particular the invention concerns a wireless broadband network management system comprising a data collection engine to collect data concerning traffic levels through the network base transceiver stations (BTSs), and the BTSs to which particular customer premise equipment (CPE) can connect; and a processor to correlate the data collected; to monitor overall network performance; to aggregate performance of one or more CPEs and BTSs; to detect underperforming BTSs and CPEs; and to automate CPE connections and disconnections to improve network performance in real time. In another aspect, the invention is a method for managing broadband networks. In further aspect, the invention is a software to implement the method.
Patent CA-2686450-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BYRNE GREGORY W JR
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2008-04-28
Abstract: A filter assembly for use in filtering stormwater includes a bottom including a boss that includes a rib extending laterally along an inner surface of the boss. The rib includes a locking portion that mates with a corresponding locking portion on a peripheral surface of a connection to an outlet conduit for securing the bottom to the connection thereby inhibiting rotation of the bottom relative to the outlet conduit. A center tube is secured to the bottom using a locking mechanism that inhibits relative movement between the bottom and the center tube. The center tube is in communication with an opening in the bottom and a hood is secured to the center tube. A filter medium is located between the hood and the center tube.
Patent CA-2688461-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MITCHELL ROBERT KENNETH EDWIN
IPC: E03B3/00
Filed: 2009-12-11
Abstract: An apparatus and method for passively collecting water in an environment where dew forms are disclosed. The apparatus has a radial body which includes a hydrophobic surface that is supported at a slope of about 10 to 80 degrees from the direction of gravity. The apparatus may also include ridges which increase the surface area of the body thus increasing dew collection and provide shade which reduces the temperature increase of the body when the apparatus is exposed to sunlight. The method includes supporting a hydrophobic radial surface at a slope of about 10 to 80 degrees from the direction of gravity and waiting for dew or condensation to form on the hydrophobic surface and run down the hydrophobic surface to either a reservoir or a beneficiary of the passively collected water, such as the roots of a plant.
Patent CA-2688587-A1 (CA)
Title: My32 nucleic acid and amino acid sequences, and vaccine to control sea lice infestations in fish
Inventor: CARPIO GONZALEZ YAMILA
IPC: C07K14/435
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to aquatic biotechnology, in particular with the isolation and cloning of a new gene, called my32, the production of the protein encoded by this gene, and the use of this antigen in vaccine formulations as a purified protein and/or naked DNA, to induce an immune response in fish against sea lice, including those of the genus Caligus and Lepeophtheirus, and pathogens associated with the infestations caused by sea lice. The vaccine preparations, administered by oral route, immersion bath or injection, demonstrated its efficacy by producing a humoral immune response and reducing the number of parasites per fish in the vaccinated fishes. The invention also relates to polypeptides 50% identical to the polypeptide encoded by my32 and their use in vaccine formulations against infestations caused by sea lice in fish.
Patent CA-2688781-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HUBER FRANZ
IPC: F16B33/02
Filed: 2009-12-17
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a thread-forming screw having a shank and a thread formed in one piece with the shank and region-wise circumferentially arranged on the shank, is disclosed. After the formation of the thread on the shank, a plurality of recesses is subsequently stamped into the thread. Then, a plurality of compact cutting elements is welded into the recesses in the thread, where the cutting elements are made of a hard material and have a hardness greater than the hardness of the thread. Additionally, a stamping device for carrying out the method is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2688897-A1 (CA)
Title: Cyclic lactams for the treatment of glaucoma or elevated intraocular pressure
Inventor: OLD DAVID W
IPC: A61K31/4025
Filed: 2008-05-19
Abstract: Disclosed and described herein is a compound having a formula (I) therapeutic methods, medicaments, and compositions related thereto are also disclosed.